Walnut Cookies with Apricot Jam – A Delightful Flavor Combo to Tickle Your Taste Buds

If you love a delicate, nutty cookie with a hint of floral aroma and the bright touch of apricot jam, this recipe is for you! These walnut cookies are tender and buttery, with a subtle scent of orange blossom water, perfect for pairing with your favorite jam or a glass of milk.

🕒 Prep & Baking Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–14 minutes
Yield: 15–25 cookies (depending on size)

📝 Ingredients

110 g unsalted butter, room temperature
50 g powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
½ tsp orange blossom water
100 g all-purpose flour (type BL55)
20 g cornstarch
50 g finely ground walnuts
¼ tsp baking powder

🔪 Instructions

Prepare Dry Mix:
- Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the ground walnuts and mix to combine.
Cream Butter & Sugar:
- Using a mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar for 2–3 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
Add Egg Yolk and Flavor:
- Mix in the egg yolk and orange blossom water until fully incorporated.
Combine with Dry Ingredients:
- Add the flour and walnut mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until no dry flour remains. The dough will be soft and paste-like.
Shape Cookies:
- Roll the dough into small balls. Place them spaced on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. For a decorative touch, gently press the tops with the tines of a fork to flatten slightly.
Bake:
- For larger cookies (about 15 pieces), bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 14 minutes. For smaller cookies (around 25 pieces), bake for 10 minutes.
- Cookies should be lightly golden at the edges but still soft when removed. They will firm up as they cool. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
Cool & Serve:
- Let cookies cool completely on the tray before handling. Serve plain, with milk, or spread with your favorite apricot (corcoduse) jam for a delicious pairing.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Use a thin spatula to transfer warm cookies if baking in multiple batches, as they are fragile when hot.
Orange blossom water adds a subtle floral note; if unavailable, you can substitute with a drop of vanilla or almond extract.
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the dough.
These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.

🧾 Final Thoughts

These walnut cookies bring a lovely balance of nutty richness and floral sweetness, perfect for elevating your tea time or breakfast. The pairing with apricot jam highlights the fruity notes and makes every bite a delight. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they’ll soon become a household favorite.